Glamorgan Restaurant Guide

Cutting Edge

As sure as night follows day so up-market restaurants follow politicians. Look therefore behind the Welsh National Assembly, beneath a set of law offices, to find Cutting Edge, an exercise in the modern, minimalist approach, where politicians of all parties forget their differences as they enjoy a cuisine that follows the classical tradition, with minimal frills.

• Address: Discovery House, Scott Harbour, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF10 4PJ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Bistro, Modern British, Welsh
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £27.00

De Courcey's

A smart and beautifully appointed venue set in three and a half acres of grounds, they specialise in conferences, functions and weddings but have an attractive a la carte restaurant as well. Do note - no jeans or denims.

• Address: Tyla Morris Avenue, Pentyrch, nr Cardiff, CF15 9QN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £26.00, Dinner: £42.00

Defoys

• Address: Brynmeadows Golf and Country Hotel, Maesycwmmer, Caerphilly, CF82 7SN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British, Welsh
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £35.00

Didier & Stephanie

A delightful touch of France in Wales, perhaps somewhere where Gallic supporters can console themselves when they lose to Wales, but more likely a place where the good people of Swansea can console themselves whenever they feel like it.

• Address: 56 St Helen's Road, Swansea, SA1 4BE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): French
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £33.00

El Puerto Restaurant

In the swinging city that is Cardiff, El Puerto is well to the fore. Its key position in the handsome former Customs House in Cardiff Bay certainly helps and a steady stream of favourable reviews and happy customers tells its own story.

• Address: The Old Custom House, Pernarth Marina, Penarth, CF64 1TT (Map)
• Cuisine(s): European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £33.00

Eleo's

• Address: 32-33 The Kingsway, Swansea, SA1 5LE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £10.00, Dinner: £27.00

Farthings

• Address: 54 High Street, Cowbridge, CF71 7AH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): French
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £36.00

Fat Cat Cafe Bar - Cardiff, The

The first Fat Cat Café Bar opened in Bangor, North Wales in 1992 and since then the group has been steadily expanding to meet the demands of the increasingly discerning customer. The chain runs ten café bars in London, the Midlands, Wales and the North West, and is known to maintain high standards in food and service.

• Address: Grovenor House, Greyfriars, Cardiff, CF10 3AD (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £20.00

Fig Tree, The

The Fig Tree opened in 2004, offering a much needed service in a part of Wales that is particularly renowned for its beauty. The Towy Valley, Paxton's Tower and Dryslwyn Castle are all within hailing distance, making this an ideal place for a weekend chill out, family gathering or special function.

• Address: Dryslwyn Fawr, LLanarthne, Llandeilo, SA32 8JQ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): European, Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £25.00, Dinner: £38.00

Finnegan's Fish Bar

• Address: Unit 6, Broadland shopping Centre, Bridgend, CF31 5EG (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Seafood
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A